Historic Votes on Social Security Penalties Repeal
Last night, the U.S. House voted to repeal the Social Security penalties affecting public sector workers with both a pension and Social Security benefits. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) repeal bill (H.R. 82) passed with a 327-75 vote. However, a WEP-only formula change bill (H.R. 5342) was defeated.
The focus now shifts to the Senate, where a companion bill (S. 597) has 62 cosponsors. Advocates are pushing for a vote during the lame-duck session.
The National Public Pension Coalition has set up a website where people can go to contact their Senators through email.
The web address is: Repeal WEP & GPO! or www.ActionNetwork.org/letters/repeal-wep-gpo
The letters below were sent to Texas’ senators today. More updates will follow.
